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S.S. Maps Review
Review for test on maps Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Compass Rose | A symbol on a map that shows directions |
| Map Key | A map legend ; the the boxed list showing what the symbols or colors represent |
| Scale | A ruler that shows distances on a map |
| Latitude | Lines that measure the distance north and south from the equator |
| Longitude | Lines that measure the distances east and west of the prime meridian |
| Locator Map | A simple map that shows where the area in which an accompanying map is located |
| Political Map | A map that show information such as borders, capitals, and important cities |
| Physical Map | A map that shows geographic features of a place, such as mountains and valleys and bodies of water |
| Relief | Relief shows high and low places through different colors and shading |
| Elevation | The distance above or below sea level |
| Elevation Map | A map that shows physical characteristics of a land area |
| Region | An area defined by its common features |
| Historical Map | A map that shows information about the past |
| Population Density Map | A map that shows how many people live in an area |
| Satellite Map | A map that shows a picture of what an area looks like from space |